Adventure elopement on the Oregon coast. God's thumb elopement in the summer

God’s Thumb Elopement Editorial | Oregon Coast

Ahhh, one of the coolest things about Oregon is how it can look like so many different places. Want some Iceland vibes? You got it. Feeling the Irish calling? We’ve got that too! God’s Thumb is such a unique place to explore. If you’re wanting more of a green, cliffy Oregon coast elopement then this hike is for you. You’re going to adore this God’s thumb elopement. Its adventure meets romance meets fairytale. And there’s a dog!? I LOVE photographing elopements where the couple brings their pets!

  • God's Thumb Elopement, Bride and groom sit on the grass surrounded by yellow wildflowers at their God's thumb elopement on the Oregon coast. Bride wears a lavender wedding dress and bare feet. Groom kisses the side of her face

God’s Thumb Elopement in Lincoln City

These two cuties were so sweet to chat with as we made the trek to the top. None of us had ever done this hike before and didn’t know what to expect for their God’s Thumb elopement editorial. The wind was crazy when we got to the top and blew Mikaela’s hair all over the place. Adding movement to your photos with the wind is one of the easiest ways to add emotion to your photos. Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring you back to your wedding day. Like the way the ocean breeze smelled when you had your first kiss or how the sand felt between your toes when you danced. Those moments seem impossible to capture in photos but I promise they are. I can capture them because I get to know you on a personal level so I’m always watching for those moments. You won’t even know I captured it for you to look back on forever, but it’s there.

  • Landscape image of the Oregon Coast, God's thumb elopement hike near Lincoln City. The green grass and yellow wildflowers scatter the ground down to the edge where the blue water hits the cliffside

How to get to Gods thumb:

God’s thumb is just outside of Lincoln City. It’s a popular hike but because of the difficulty and length, you likely won’t see many other hikers. To access the hike you have to go into private property and the owners graciously allow hikers to explore this area but reserve the right to close it off at any time. That’s why the leave no trace principles are so important! To learn more about Leave No Trace, check out this page.

The hike is about 4.3 miles round trip and takes you through the amazing forest on your way to the epic cliff’s edge. Walking up to the top of the “thumb” can be a little scary depending on what the weather is and how recently it’s rained. Unfortunately, this is not handicap accessible nor would I recommend it for small kiddos!

  • Image of the God's Thumb hike in Lincoln City Oregon. Elopement photographer backpacks along the edge of the cliff to get to the top

Eloping on the Oregon Coast

There are so many amazing places to elope on the Oregon coast just like this perfect location. God’s thumb in Lincoln City will make you feel like you’re in your own little world. Its secluded, intimate, and delivers epic views the entire time.

A couple of tips to keep in mind if you want to elope on the Oregon Coast:

  1. It’s basically always windy!
  2. The weather is a lot cooler than inland towns.

Make sure you wear the right clothes and footwear for your Oregon coast elopement so you don’t get too cold.

As your elopement photographer, I help you have the wedding day of your dreams. I help you find the best spots for your ceremony, assist with planning the logistics and permits, and give you endless advice and tips for everything elopement. You don’t just get a photographer, you’re getting a friend who actually cares about you and your experience. I want you to have the most amazing day and I’ll be by your side capturing every moment of it so you can relive your day through your images over and over again.

If these images made you feel something, send me a message. I would love to help you plan your perfect elopement and give you amazing images.

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Elopement Planning Resources

I’m always excited to share everything I’ve learned about planning your perfect elopement. Check out these free resources below and start the planning process for your day! I’ve used my experience as an elopement photographer, wedding planner, and bride myself to create these resources. My goal is to actually help you. I don’t just regurgitate the same old crap. I learned and used these tips myself and it made my wedding day SO MUCH BETTER.

How To Have An Eco-Friendly Elopement
FAQ’s About Elopements
5 Reasons You Should Elope in Oregon
Elopement Planning Checklist

Black Salt Photography is an elopement photographer and intimate wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon. Photographing in the surrounding PNW areas and traveling often for destination love stories. Specializing in intimate candids and editorial portraits to craft a one-of-a-kind wedding day for every couple. Her moody photography style plays with natural light and shadow, laced with raw emotional moments, to create an authentic narrative experience. She photographs you as you so you’ll love your photos authentically.

  • Adorable eloping couple snuggle on the ground among the wildflowers before their God's thumb elopement on the Oregon coast. The bride wears a lavender wedding dress and the groom has a dark blue suit on. The groom kisses the side of her cheek and she laughs happily
  • Bride and groom sit on the ground surrounded by yellow wildflowers and grass. The sun is bright on their faces. They both are barefoot for their adventure elopement
  • Bride and groom snuggle with their dog on their elopement day at God's thumb
  • Bride and groom nuzzle noses among the yellow wildflowers on the Oregon coast. Their elopement day was beautiful and sunny. The god's thumb hike was long but worth the views at the end.
  • Bride laughs next to her groom while they snuggle among the wildflowers. Oregon elopement photographer captures their cute embrace on the hillside
  • Bride wears lavender wedding dress and snuggles against her partner in the wildflowers on the side of the God's thumb hill
  • Beautiful bride snuggles against her partner. The sun is bright on their faces and makes the yellow wildflowers stand out against the blue skies
  • Bride and groom dance on the hillside before their God's Thumb elopement. They loved the adventure of their elopement day on the Oregon coast. Her lavender wedding dress blows in the wind like a fairytale
  • Bride and groom hike up a large hill for their adventure elopement on God's thumb in Oregon
  • Bride pulls her groom along as they dance on the hillside during their adventure elopement
  • Amazing Oregon coast elopement at God's Thumb. Elopement couple dances on the grassy hillside, her lavender elopement dress blowing in the wind. The blue waters show the shoreline in the distance
  • Groom spins his bride in the forest for their first dance at their elopement. Black and white image showcases the bride's tattoo sleeve and her curly hair blows in her face
  • Eloping couple cuddle against the wind at their adventure elopement. Oregon elopement photographer hikes with them in Lincoln City
  • Bride holds groom's arm while they hike up the hill for their God's Thumb elopement
  • Bride embraces her groom with a big hug on the God's thumb hillside. Green grass and yellow wildflowers adorn the side of the hill for this beautiful summer adventure elopement
  • Bride and groom make their way through the forest on their adventure elopement hike on the Oregon coast
  • Groom carries his bride through the tall grass on the Oregon coast
  • Groom holds his bride tightly at their God's thumb elopement on the Oregon coast. Oregon elopement photographer Black Salt Photography captures the intimate embrace
  • Wedding couple has their dog as ring bearer on their elopement day
  • Bride fixes the groom's bowtie at their adventure elopement on God's Thumb.

  • Bride helps groom fix his tie before their wedding ceremony on God's thumb in Lincoln city Oregon
  • Adventure elopement on the Oregon coast. God's thumb elopement in the summer
  • Bride and groom look into each other's eyes before their say their vows for their God's thumb elopement on the Oregon coast. This elopement was perfect with just the couple and their Oregon elopement photographer
  • Bride and groom hold each other's faces and let the oregon coast wind blow around them. The big mountains and hills in the background highlight their adventure and laid back wedding day
  • Bride laughs with her groom right before their intimate wedding ceremony for their God's Thumb elopement on the oregon coast.
  • God's Thumb elopement Bride closes her eyes and lays on the grooms shoulder. The wind blows her curly hair away from her face
  • Bride and groom hold hands and look at their new wedding rings.
  • Black and white image from an adventurous god's thumb elopement on the Oregon coast. This stress free wedding day was just the couple and their Oregon elopement photographer
  • Bride's amazing hair blows in the wind during their elopement ceremony. Bride and groom exchange personal vows at the top of the cliff
  • Bride and groom caress at the top of the hill during their God's thumb elopement
  • Bride laughs in her partners arms
  • Bride and groom share their first kiss after their vows during their elopement at God's thumb
  • Amazing adventure elopement at God's thumb on the Oregon coast. Oregon elopement photographer captures the couples first kiss at husband and wife
  • Attractive couple sits at the top of the hill for their God's thumb elopement. Oregon elopement photographer Black Salt Photography
  • Groom covers brides eyes as the wind whips her hair around during their adventure elopement
  • Oregon coast elopement at God's Thumb in Lincoln City. Bride wears lavender dress
  • Bride leans into her groom as he warms her from the coastal winds. Her hair blows in her face. This God's thumb elopement was so wonderful and intimate with just the couple and their Oregon elopement photographer
  • Brides holds up her flowers and lets the oregon coast wind blow her hair and dress everywhere.
  • God's Thumb elopement Bride and groom look over the cliffs edge at their adventure elopement on the Oregon coast.
  • Bride and groom hold each other after their God's thumb elopement ceremony
  • Bride and groom lay together in the grass. Grooms bright blue eyes stair into the lens
  • Bride and groom get ready to hike back down the hill after their God's thumb elopement ceremony. The blue ocean water goes into the distance while they pet their dog

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